Author: katie-king

Law student wheelchair user stands for first time in five years to collect his degree

He hasn’t been able to walk since a serious car crash in 2011

Jul 29 2016 11:36am

Lord Toulson retires today as Supreme Court drops down to 11 judges

Temporary 12th justice to come from rolling roster

Jul 29 2016 11:02am

Already low percentage of ethnic minority judges FALLS as female numbers flatline

But there are some encouraging signs in the lower ranks

Jul 28 2016 1:00pm

London law firm partner stars in bold junior doctors music video

Taking on Jeremy Hunt through the medium of dad dancing

Jul 28 2016 9:11am

The Master of the Rolls’ leaving speech was really cute

The bit about his wife :’(

Jul 27 2016 1:31pm

Bizarre courtroom transcript turned into cartoon

Animators breathe new life into viral judge vs defendant exchange

Jul 26 2016 12:31pm

Lawyers urge new PM and Justice Secretary to review legal aid ‘at the earliest opportunity’

Sincere plea from some of the country’s leading legal aid lawyers

Jul 25 2016 1:38pm

Supreme Court churns out SIX judgments this week in prep for summer holidays

Legal affairs junkies -- get your fix before August dry spell

Jul 25 2016 9:20am

We spoke to the ‘sour grapes’ lawyers challenging the referendum result

The anti-lawyer backlash is growing, so why does the profession keep prodding?

Jul 22 2016 10:11am

A trainee’s revenge: Ex-private client solicitor slams the ‘Harrods wife’

But the ‘Tesco wife’ doesn’t come out much better

Jul 21 2016 11:46am

Exclusive interview: Joshua Rozenberg analyses the Brexit legal challenge hearing

The early signs are that activation of Article 50 won't be blocked -- but anything is possible

Jul 19 2016 5:39pm

Brexit legal challenge: Busiest court in living memory hears judges say case WILL be heard by the Lord Chief Justice

October court hearing set as parties consider leap frog appeal to Supreme Court

Jul 19 2016 1:04pm

The very best legal work experience horror stories

Includes: Being mistaken for a criminal and fainting in court

Jul 19 2016 9:04am

Backlash: Lawyers react to appointment of new Lord Chancellor

And some ask whether Liz Truss just a career politician

Jul 18 2016 11:33am

Lawyers champion ‘recyclable’ fund to finance civil cases where legal aid can’t

If you win your case, some of your damages go back into the fund

Jul 18 2016 8:23am

Allen & Overy reveals autumn retention rate of 86%

36 trainees from a cohort of 42 commit their future to the magic circle giant

Jul 14 2016 3:32pm

Lady Chancellor? Theresa May appoints first female Justice Secretary

Michael Gove sacked, now meet the woman taking his place

Jul 14 2016 12:27pm

Brexit: How is it affecting immigration lawyers?

Legal Cheek spoke to two barristers to find out just how crazy the situation is

Jul 14 2016 9:06am